Contracting in Cyberspace
Contracting in Cyberspace How many times have you clicked the “I Agree” button when conducting transactions on the Internet? How many times have you actually read what you are agreeing to? If you are like most you probably pay scant attention to the details of these online contracts. The Basics A contract is a formal […]
Did You Know?
Did You Know? The Right of Survivorship When purchasing a home, most couples will take title as joint tenants. This means that both parties are equally owners of the whole property. What you might not realize is that the key aspect of joint tenancy is the right of survivorship. When one half of the couple […]
The Making of a Class Action
The Making of a Class Action Although Ontario’s Class Proceedings Act, 1992 has been around for 15 years, class actions are still a relatively new phenomena in Ontario. A class action is a proceeding that allows a large group of plaintiffs, who have suffered a similar wrong at the hands of the same defendant, to […]
Holiday Tip
Holiday Tip A sure sign that the holiday season is upon us is the appearance of R.I.D.E. spot checks. If you are stopped by the police you may be asked to provide a breath sample by blowing into an approved road side screening device. The law requires you to comply with that request. If you […]
Make it Your New Year’s Resolution
Make it Your New Year’s Resolution The New Year is still a few weeks away so this is the perfect time to reflect on your resolutions for 2007. Make this the year that you make a will, a power of attorney for property and a power of attorney for personal care. And if you have […]
A Corporate David and Goliath Story
A Corporate David and Goliath Story David 1:Goliath 0 – So read the headline in the Cobourg Daily Star, Reg Ward’s hometown newspaper. This epic battle, which pitted a small town insurance agent against one of Canada’s largest insurance companies, demonstrates how corporate power run rampant can significantly affect the life of one individual. A […]
Should Adult Children Contribute Financially to Their Studies?
Should Adult Children Contribute Financially to Their Studies? In my view, the amount of child support that a parent is ordered to pay should be determined, as a general rule, on the expectation that a child with means, in this case independent assets, will contribute something from those means towards his or her post-secondary school […]
Liability for Guests Who Drink & Drive
Liability for Guests Who Drink & Drive An issue that has recently been making headlines is whether a host is responsible for the actions of a guest who drinks and then drives. The answer is not always straightforward and depending on the type of host (social, commercial or employer) the obligations will vary. Duty of […]
Debts, Security, Priorites
Debts, Security, Priorites Credit plays a significant role in our economy; unfortunately so too does insolvency and red ink. Therefore it is important that creditors have an understanding of the laws that govern debt, security and priorities. In this article we introduce you to three key pieces of legislation. In future editions of Legal Issues […]
Caveat Emptor or Buyer Beware
Caveat Emptor or Buyer Beware If you are in the market for a home then one of the most important things you should remember are the words Caveat Emptor! Despite the evolving nature of the law, one thing that has not changed is the rule of buyer beware. What this means, is that it is […]